Epson TM-T88V User's Manual
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User’s Manual / Petunjuk Penggunaan
Di Impor oleh:
PT. Epson Indonesia
Wisma Kyoei Prince Lt.16
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav.3
Jakarta Pusat 10220, Indonesia
No. Reg: I.24.EI2.01605.0710
Tgl. 5 Juli 2010
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User’s Manual
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the
information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson
Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages
resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liab
for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or
abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any dam
or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved
Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporat
NOTICE: Th
Copyright © 2010 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.
e contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
le
to the purchaser of this product or third parties
ges or problems arising from the use of any options
a
ion in Japan and other countries/regions.
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Important Safety Information
This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective
use of this product. Read this section carefully and store it in an accessible
location.
Key to Symbols
The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined
below. Read the following carefully before handling the product.
WARNING:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.
CAUTION:
Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself, damage to your
equipment, or loss of data.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or
unusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire. Immediately unplug the
equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice.
. Improper repair work can be
Never attempt to repair this product your
dangerous.
Never disassemble or modify this product.
result in injury or fire.
Be sure to use the specified power source
source may cause fire.
Do not allow foreign matter to fall into t
objects may lead to fire.
If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, unplug
immediately, and then contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for
advice. Continued usage may lead to fire.
If you open the DIP switch cover, be sure to close th
screw after adjusting the DIP switch. Using this product with the cover open
may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable
product. Doing so may cause fire.
Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector; otherw
the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.
self
Tamperin
. Conn
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e equipment. Penetration by foreign
g with this product may
ection to an improper power
the
power cord
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CAUTION:
Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual.
Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning.
Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The product
y b
reak or cause injury if it falls.
ma
Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or
and dust may cause equipment damage or fire.
dust levels. Excessive humidity
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Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on this
product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.
fin
Take care not to injure your
• When you remove printed paper
hen you perform other operations such as loading/replacing roll
• W
To ensure safety, unplug this product before
period.
paper
gers on the manual cutter
leaving it unused for an extended
Caution Labels
The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.
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Do not touch the thermal head and the frame on its side because it can be
very hot after printing.
Touching the manual cutter may cause injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Restriction of Use
When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such
as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.;
disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/precision
devices, etc.; you should use this product only after giving consideration to
including fail-safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and
total system reliability. Because this product was not intended for use in
applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety, such as aerospace
equipment, main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment,
or medical equipment related to direct medical care, etc., please make your own
judgment on this product’s suitability after a full evaluation.
Unpacking
The following items are included with the standard specification printer.
If any item is damaged, contact your dealer.
❏ Printer ❑ Roll paper
❏ Connector cover ❑ Po
❏ Roll paper guide* ❑ Strips
❏ Screw* ❑ AC adapter*
❏ AC cabl
❏ User’s Manual (this manual)
* May not be included depending on the printer model.
e* ❑ TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc*
wer switch cover
for 58 mm paper width × 2*
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Roll paper cover
Cutter cover
Control panel
Connector cover
Power switch
Cover open button
Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals
The latest versions of drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from the
following URL.
http://www.epson-pos.com/
Precautions When Installing the Power Supply Cover
A description of EMI standards is on the bottom of the printer. When the optional
power supply cover (OT-BX88V) is installed, it is hard to check it. In such case,
uninstall the power supply cover if necessary.
Part Names
Control Panel
(Power) LED
This LED is on when the printer is on.
Error LED
This indicates an error.
Paper LED
On indicates a paper near end or out. Flashing indicates stand
Feed button
This button feeds paper.
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Installing the Printer Horizontally or Vertically
RS-232
IEEE1284
10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX
DK
DC24V
USB
You can install the printer horizontally on a flat surface (with the paper exit on
top) or vertically (with the paper exit at the front) by hanging it on a wall, using
the optional WH-10 hanging bracket set.
WARNING:
When hanging the printer on the wall with the hanging bracket set, be sure to
attach a connector cover to the printer.
Setting Up the Printer
To set up the printer, follow the steps below.
1. Connect the cables.
2. Attach the connector cover.
3. Arrange the cables.
4. Install the roll paper.
Connecting the Cables
CAUTION:
For a serial interface, use a null modem cable.
For a parallel interface, use a
For a USB interface, do not turn on the printer b
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Connect the power cord and each interface cable to the connectors on the
printer back. For the shape of each connector, see the illustration below.
(Mounted interfaces vary by the printer model.)
n IEEE 1284 cable.
efore installing the printer driver.
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3. Connect the interface cable to the computer.
4. Insert the power cord plug into a socket.
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Hook
Attaching the Connector Cover
Follow the steps below to attach the connector cover to protect the cables.
1. Turn over the printer.
2. Position the two hooks on both sides of th
the printer case.
3. Push the connector cover down to click onto the printer case.
e connector cover so that they hook
To remove the connector cover, turn the
cover down while pushing both sides of the connector cover inward to detach the
hooks from the printer case.
r over, and push the connector
printe
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Arranging the Cables
Hook
Pass the cables through cable exits in the connector cover. The connector cover has
cable exits on the back and both sides.
You can also route the serial, USB, or power cable
through the notch in the printer bottom.
If you want to pass the USB cable through the cable exit on the back, fit the cable
under the hook on the printer to prevent the cable from coming off.
s out the front by passing them
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After the cable arrangement, turn over the
not pinched.
printer, and make
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Installing Roll Paper
Follow the steps below to install the roll paper. If you want to change the paper
width by using the roll paper guide, see "Changing the Paper Width" on page 12.
1. Press the cover open button to open the
roll paper cover.
2. Remove the used roll paper core if any, and
direction of the paper is shown in the illustration below.
3. Pull out some paper, and close the roll paper cover.
insert the roll paper. The correct
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4. Tear off the paper.
Attaching the Power Switch Cover
The enclosed power switch cover ensures that the power switch is not pressed
accidentally. You can turn on and off the power switch by inserting a sharppointed object in the holes in the power switch cover. To detach the cover, use a
sharp-pointed object.
To use this cover, install it as shown in the illustration below.
WARNING:
If an accident occurs with the power switch cover attached, unplug the power
cord immediately. Continued use may cause fire or shock.
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Hole
Changing the Paper Width
If a roll paper guide is included with your printer, you can change the paper
width from 80 mm to 58 mm by installing the roll paper guide. Follow the steps
below to change the paper width.
CAUTION:
If you once change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot
change it back to 80 mm.
When changing the paper width, be sure to make the settin
width with utility software for the TM-T88V.
1. Open the roll paper cover.
2. Install the roll paper guide so that the proj
ection on its bottom is aligned with
the hole at the right of the roll paper holder.
g for the paper
3. Tighten the enclosed screw to fix th
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e roll paper guide.